I have to agree with people that the game is very good. Now, I'm not the gamer I was 4-5 years ago in my college days, so I don't have much to go on, but it is sure fun to play.

One thing I don't really like though, is the fact that you lose absolutely nothing when you die trying to accomplish a mission or take over a racket. At least not that I can see anyways. When I die, I still have all my money, weapons, respect points, etc. This game isn't really a matter of if you can beat it, it's merely a matter of how long it takes. I used to like games where you had to wonder if you were every going to finish it.